2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1996 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1996 Ford Taurus. (235 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1016 kg more than 1996 Ford Taurus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Taurus. (312 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 1996 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Silverado | Taurus |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2608 kg | 1592 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3890 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 61 L |
